PakMag Cairns - September 2021 Issue 171

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Turn “I Can’t” into “I Can” with Jack Canfield Loving Your Post-Baby Body Protecting our Children’s Mental Health Your Ultimate School Holiday Guide Pleasurable Food Education with the Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Program The Importance of Body Language

LOVE 17 THE PLANET

Make a Difference

by Asking R U OK? Helping your Child Become a Math Wizard

Ways to Help

8 Tips to Identify and Nurture your Child’s Abilities

Welcome 7

The Thing Is

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Earth Matters

10 Becoming a Math Wizard 13 Turning Can’t into Can 17 Protecting our Children’s

Mental Health 21 Helping Your Child Live

Their Best Life 25 Cairns Adventist College:

Small, but Mighty 27 The Importance of

Body Language 29

Hello and thank you for picking up PakMag, we hope it helps your family connect, learn and grow – that’s why we do, what we do. We care about you, our community and want everyone to live their ‘best lives.’

We know that can be hard at times, particularly in the global climate and all that we have been through and continue to navigate. We just wanted to remind you, you aren’t alone - we are all in this together and we’ve got this! We also hope you received the warm virtual hug we’ve included in the magazine – that’s FREE too.

We’ve tried to pack as much positivity and love into these pages to give you a little pick me up and reminder that YOU are awesome – for no other reason than YOU are YOU. In this edition, the ultimate motivator - Jack Canfield - joins us to help us turn ‘I Can’t’ into ‘I Can,’ and we share helpful advice on protecting your child’s mental health. We have also saved you some time and found all the fun stuff to get up to during the School Holidays and throughout the month to make some great memories together. Speaking of important dates – don’t forget to shower Dad in love this Father’s Day! On behalf of the team – we hope you have a great day Dads.

Pleasurable Food Education: Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Program

32 Parent’s Puzzle 33 Mini Mag

Until next time, happy reading and don’t forget to tell everyone, you read it in PakMag.

37 Adult Colouring Page 39 Loving Your Post-Baby Body 40 Bump, Bub and Beyond 45 All Things Health 49 School Holiday Guide 57 Daddy Diary

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The Thing Is with Bree James As Ray Romano from Everybody Loves Raymond would say “having children is like living in a frat house - nobody sleeps, everything’s broken, and there’s lots of throwing up”.

The thing is, I thought that once the newborn and toddler stage finished, and our children grew, that parenting would ‘get easier’. To all the mothers before me that said this - you lied! Sure, you don’t get woken during the night as often (unless they are sick or sleepwalkers), but holy dooly, it’s certainly not easier.

And the amount of broken stuff? I don’t know if it’s because my kids have inherited my clumsy nature, or whether they are in fact small superhero’s that are stronger than they realise. They pull out kitchen draws and cupboards with such force that eventually part of the draw ends up in their hand. Using similar force, the toilet paper holder constantly hangs wonkily from the wall, and their towel rack has been re-screwed to the wall I don’t know how many times. Their scooters and bikes look like they’ve been ridden to the tip of Australia.

And don’t get me started on their clothes - ripped, stained, and stretched, from doing who knows what.

The tween and baby years do have some similarities though - that I was not prepared for.

Like the washing. When they’re babies, you have some understanding that they’ll get dirty; dragging themselves like baby seals, or learning to crawl, and eat, and even poop. Then they enter the tween years, and “POW!” – it’s like the washing multiplies. With uniforms for school, jobs and sports teams, as well as the need to change their outfit if they get even a single mark on it… enter the endless outfit changes and washing, not to mention the cheeky habit of cleaning their room by dumping everything, clean and dirty, right back into the washing basket.

Then there’s all the food, the hunger is real! When they’re babies, you’re like a mixologist, blending it all for them to demolish or deny. Nothing’s changed. And don’t forget

about the poop. When your baby poops, it’s something you lovingly deal with. When they’re older with diarrhea, it’s not so cute.

They (and you) also still cry - A LOT. If you think a two-year-old’s tantrum is bad, wait till you see a tween tanty. And although the tears still worry you, thankfully they still want the cuddles to make it all better.

The older my children get, the more demanding they are becoming. Instead of just listening to what I say and doing as mummy says, they have an opinion, and feedback, and oh so many questions. The questions used to be so simple, now they’re getting deeper and more thoughtful. But nonetheless, I’m still on constant repeat, turns out they can ignore me just the same.

They challenge you on just about everything too.

They’re very happy to tell me about my parenting style and share ways I can improve. It’s truly awesome to have this person share with you how to drive even though they’ve never driven a car before.

My teen parenting years are just beginning, and like every stage of parenting, it doesn’t get easier- it’s just different. We shouldn’t ask for things to be easier, we just need to be better. Better equipped and patient to deal with the challenges of raising this generation of children; it has so much more complexity than we ever experienced. We need to give them grace for that.

I know I’ll blink and just like the baby stage, my time of having my kids in my everyday world will be over, and they’ll fly the nest to live their life. So, as much as it’s a challenge, I wouldn’t have it any other way - I love seeing them grow, and helping me to grow as a parent.

After all, life is a learning journey for us all.

Bree www.breejames.com www.myvisionbook.com.au

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Earth Matters – Ways to Help Love the Planet WITH Carole Wilkinson Carole Wilkinson is an award-winning, Australian Children’s Book Author and is passionate about our planet. As an active member of a climate action group, she was motivated to write her new book Earth Matters: Loving Our Planet because she believes caring for our environment and our atmosphere is extremely important.

Carole says ‘we can’t shield children from knowledge of climate change. They will hear about it at school, they might see it mentioned on television and see upsetting images of sick or injured animals. They will experience the effects of climate change as they live through heatwaves and bushfires (experiencing bushfire smoke even if they live hundreds of kilometres away).

It’s understandable that parents and teachers want to protect children from distress - but avoiding speaking about climate change could also lead to anxiety and fear as children struggle to understand the fragments of information they pick up. I felt that I had to write this book to help educators and parents explain climate change to children.’

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What Does a Healthy Planet Mean to You? “Clean air, both in the atmosphere where it affects our climate (as well as down here on the surface of the Earth where we live) where pollution from industry and transport can affect our health. A healthy planet also needs clean waterways and oceans, free of rubbish, especially plastic waste. The United Nations estimates that, by weight, there will be more plastic than fish in the world’s oceans by 2050 if we don’t change our behaviour.”

How Important is it for Kids to Learn About Our Planet?

“It is extremely important. I believe that we should give children clear information about climate change that they can understand, then give them the tools to do something about it! Empowerment through knowledge and actions enabling children to reduce the effects of climate change is what this book is advocating. It is a way of turning children’s concern about climate change into positive activities that can lead to hope.

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“Every person, young or old, has the potential to change their behaviour and live more sustainably. We can all learn how to consume less, make compost and think carefully about the things you buy and request for gifts.

It’s our children’s and grandchildren’s future that is at stake. We need to do whatever we can to ensure that they, and future generations, can live a healthy life on a safe planet.”

Simple Things Your Household Can Do to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint

• Use rechargeable batteries • Use a refillable water bottle • Don’t accept disposable plastic cutlery with your meals. BYO reusable set you can wash later • Take your own bags when shopping • Donate your old clothes, toys and games to a charity shop and while you’re there check out the clothes there to buy - they aren’t old – they’re vintage!

• Learn about what can be recycled in your local area.

• Create a compost for your food scraps

• Use the sun and wind to dry your clothes

• Consider having some meat-free days in your house

• Turn off your lights when they aren’t needed

• Try growing your own fruit and vegetables

• Put on a jumper, before you put on a heater

• Plant trees

• Create a car pool for school or weekend sports

• Write to politicians – let them know you want them to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

• Walk or ride, when you can and it is safe to save trips in the car and improve your own health • Turn off your electrical appliances at the wall when you are not using them (TV’s, computers, toasters, kettles etc.)

To find out how we can reduce our carbon footprint and save the Earth, purchase Earth Matters: Loving Our Planet from your favourite bookseller in person or online at www.wdog.com.au

Carole Wilkinson is an acclaimed author of over 30 books, including the best-selling, award-winning Dragonkeeper series. She is also passionate about caring for our environment, leading to the creation of her latest book Earth Matters: Loving out Planet.

Find out more about Carole and her books by heading to www.carolewilkinson.com.au

WIN an Copy of Earth Matters: Loving Our Planet Valued at $24.95 Earth does so much for us. Let’s understand what we need to do to love planet earth. Earth Matters.

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Becoming a Math Wizard You hear a lot of people say – ‘don’t worry if you really don’t understand that – you won’t use it after school’ – referring to things like Pythagoras’ theorem, Algebraic Equations and other hard-to-grasp math concepts.

But just because some things are harder to understand in Mathematics, doesn’t mean you can’t learn them or need them in life.

play experience praised by parents and teachers alike.

With two brand new additions to their Math Wizard game series, Osmo supports the topics children learn in the classroom, encouraging them to apply things like algebra and multiplication in a fun and relaxed setting.

Often when things don’t come naturally and students disengage with the subject, they decide they are no good at it and, to avoid feelings of failure, they stop trying. We want to help you find ways to help your children try, fall in love with maths and become Math Wizards.

From preparing that next report or project at work to simply shopping for groceries, maths is an essential skill that can be applied to every aspect of our lives, so it’s important that we all know the basics. Maths can also open a whole lot of career doors as well – from accountancy and IT, to architecture, environmental science and engineering. Enjoying and excelling at the problem solving, numbers and logic behind maths can take you so many places – even to space! As the ‘M’ in STEAM, maths is versatile and helps provide the skills for innovation, growth and creativity.

But in school, maths isn’t always so easy and fun.

From the classroom to the home, it is crucial to introduce educational tools and activities that engage and stimulate children. Understanding the subjects can even lead kids to enjoy learning!

For a well-rounded tool that encourages independent learning, look no further than Osmo – www.playosmo.com – an award-winning hands-on

Creating positive learning experiences is key to building resilience in children so they have the confidence to seek help when they need it. Introducing basic maths like counting and looking for patterns and shapes from a young age allows children to apply mathematical principles to everyday life. To make things even easier, Osmo’s Math Wizard boosts confidence and decreases math anxiety often felt by kids by getting them to use creativity and imagination as they learn. The self-paced games let children experience maths through narrative and adventure, offering hints for struggling learners to help nudge them along to the correct answer.

There will always be children that struggle more than others to concentrate and keep engaged when learning.

But, when learning is fun, it won’t feel like learning at all!

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Osmo has launched two brand-new games in their Math Wizard series and they are here to boost your multiplication and mathematical thinking skills! Smash your times tables goals with Math Wizard and the Enchanted World Games or learn about algebra with Math Wizard and the Amazing Airships. www.jbhifi.com.au Visit www.pakmag.com.au/win for your chance to win! Competition closes 30/10/2021.

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Great Resources and Tools for Learning Math Osmo - Maths can be stressful enough as it is, especially in the foundational years of a child’s schooling.

Osmo’s new Math Wizard games aim to quell the anxiety around maths to prevent delayed learning and understanding of the subject, by allowing kids aged 6-8 to learn at their own pace and experience maths through fun, hands-on, narrative-driven games.

These new games allow kids to experiment and actually understand how maths is used in everyday life. It builds confidence and understanding in their maths learning, a confidence that they can take to the classroom and beyond. The Math Wizard games act as your kids’ personal maths tutor, but affordable and available any time! www.jbhifi.com.au

www.learningplace.eq.edu.au - Is a great STEM Hub on the Education Queensland website providing great resources to support learning at home.

www.stempunks.com.au – Run a variety of online STEM and Design Thinking Programs, developed and delivered by qualified teachers to inspire students to learn in a fun and interactive environment.

Curriculum Connections STEM YouTube Channel - is a playlist of videos curated to match Science, Technologies, Engineering and Mathematics in the Australian Curriculum from foundation to Year 10.

www.learn4good.com - offers free fun and interactive mathematics games and quizzes of various difficulties.

The Math Dude – tries to decode the mystery and fear behind all aspects of mathematics with his free podcast.

To help your child get excited about Maths tune into Episode 46 of the PakMag Parents Podcast with Karen McDaid from Cluey Learning. Head to www.pakmag.com.au

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Helping the Young People in Your Life Turn Can’t into Can WITH Jack Canfield Jack Canfield is a best-selling author, award-winning speaker and an international expert on self-esteem, goal setting, success and life improvement. As the co-creator of the Chicken Soup for the Soul series, he’s taught millions of individuals his formulas for success and has just released ‘I CAN Believe in Myself’ - a children’s book helping children harness the power of ‘I Can’. We were lucky enough to catch up with Jack to find out how we can empower the young people in our lives with this message.

What Were the Motivators Behind Writing ‘I CAN Believe in Myself’?

Firstly, I wanted to reach kids because I always say if it's done on time - it's called ‘education’, if it's done late - it’s called ‘therapy’. We want to teach our kids high self-esteem, we want to teach them to believe in themselves and to go for their dreams. Too often we don't see that happening in the schools, so, it's really up to us as parents and grandparents to do that with our kids.

Secondly, Miriam Laundry - the co-author of the book, wanted to teach her three kids something she had learned in a workshop I ran, based on the exercise called ‘Can’t, Won’t’. In ‘Can’t, Won’t’ you start a series of sentences and statements with “I can’t” that are true for you, for example; “I can’t find time to answer all my emails”, “I can't lose that last 5 kilos, I can't stop smoking, I can’t keep my room clean, etc.” Then you go back and say the same things and start the statements with “I won’t” – “I won’t stop smoking, I won’t keep my room clean, I won’t answer all of my emails”. During the exercise people begin to see – ‘WOW, it’s not that I can’t; I'm choosing not to’.

She realised a lecture wasn't going to get the message across to her kids, so the idea was born to create a children’s book that conveys the same message that ‘can’t is going to stop you – and that there really is no such thing’. You CAN.

How Can We Help Our Kids Turn “I Can’t” into “I Can”?

Establish what’s true. There are ‘I Cant’s’ that you're telling yourself that aren't really true, and there are

other things you really can’t do – because they are beyond your control - like not being able to go and see your family and friends during the COVID 19 lockdown.

And then ask – ‘Well, what can I do?’ Too often when we're focusing on the thing we can't do, we aren’t able to see all the options of what we can do.

A friend of mine lost all of his fingers in a motorcycle accident. He said, “I realized I can't eat with chopsticks, I can't play chopsticks on the piano, there's a lot of things I can't do… but there's 10,000 things I still can do. I can talk, I can read, I can sing, I can write poetry” – and he's now a motivational speaker. We need to help children to shift their focus and attention to what they can do.

There is that old saying – ‘What would you do if you knew you couldn’t fail?’ How much does fear of failure hold us back?

I think fear of failure holds us back a lot, and I think the reason is - most people don't really understand fear.

Fear is imagining the negative outcome you don't want to have happen.

For example, if there was a snake coming at you - right now, in the present moment - you're fine. You'd have to imagine the snake biting you, which would happen in the future (it hasn't happened yet), in order to be afraid of the snake.

So, what we need for kids to focus on is ‘What would you like to have happen?’ They may respond with ‘I'd like the kids to tell me I'm a good athlete, I'd like to do a cartwheel, or I'd like to get an A on my spelling test’ for example. I would then ask them to close their eyes and imagine getting that result - the teachers patting you on the back, the other kids telling you ‘great job’, you're seeing the ball go through the hoop in basketball or the goal in soccer. In doing that, we use that same function of visualization to imagine what we want instead of what we don't want.

One of the great truths of life - is that your body cannot tell the difference between a real event or a vividly imagined event. So, the way to handle fear is to imagine the outcome you want, as opposed to the

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outcome you don't want, and then imagine yourself getting it. If you can teach kids to do that and do it yourself as well, you’ll find it’s much easier to take action, and the fear won't stop you anymore.

When we go into classrooms to read the book and talk to them about overcoming their ‘I can'ts’we use the example of one of Miriam’s kids who wanted to learn to do a cartwheel. She tried it about five times, fell over and said “I can't. I can't do a cartwheel,” and she just walked away.

and nobody is there standing over them, making them feel like they failed. They’re also getting little rewards along the way – winning stars, and points, and coins the whole thing is gamified to keep them addicted to it.

I think we can learn from that.

Miriam then asked her; “Do you really want to do a cart wheel?” She said she did. So, we shared with her the three steps to making it happen; Number one - you have to choose to believe you can learn to do it, because if someone else can do it you can do it.

Number two - you have to find someone who knows how to do it and ask them to teach you what they know.

Number three - you have to practice.

And that's true with anything you want to do. It’s an easy three step process – 1, 2, 3 – you can do anything.

What can parents do to help increase their child’s belief in themselves and self-esteem?

Break down what you are asking into chunks.

Make it easy, break it down into little steps, set positive expectation (in regards to outcomes), and then celebrate and reward all those steps along the way.

Help them experience success one step at a time.

Be Patient. Too often, parents get frustrated and impatient; “Come on you're not trying,” “You're not concentrating,” “Let's go! Focus!” And the kids start feeling like they're failing, instead of experiencing the process of learning feeling fun. Have you noticed how kids will spend hours learning to play a video game?

Why? Because it's something they really want to do,

Believe in the process and your child. When teaching your child to walk. You don’t tell your child “You’ve got 1000 tries, and after that, forget it - I'm not going to work with you anymore.’’ They fall down a lot, they get up, and they fall down, and they just keep doing it - and we keep supporting them until they get it.

Adopt the same approach with whatever your child is learning.

Model positive behaviours and attitudes. It’s important to be the kind of human you want them to be and to show them, by example -how. When we model admitting our own mistakes – it helps children realise mistakes are normal and part of the process.

When we model sharing our authentic, true feelings - children learn that their feelings are okay.

Acknowledging them demonstrates that you, too, are constantly growing and learning. Your children will see you reading, turning off the tv sometimes, challenging yourself, learning new skills. I learned how to juggle when my boys were young, and the balls went everywhere when I dropped them, and they were able to realise that ‘Dad learns new things too, and he doesn't start out perfectly and so it gives us permission not to do that as well’.

Head to www.pakmag.com.au to tune into our very special 100th episode of the PakMag Parents Podcast with more from Jack Canfield on how to help your young people turn ‘I can’t’ into ‘I can’. For more inspiration from Jack head to www.jackcanfield.com

WIN a Copy of I CAN Believe in Myself Valued at $25.15 I CAN Believe in Myself encourages children to turn their negative thoughts into positive ones, weaving themes of compassion, confidence, and self-esteem into a relatable story about a young girl’s struggle to move beyond her comfort zone and turn the word can’t into can!

I CAN Believe in Myself is available to purchase from www.amazon.com.au For your chance to win a copy of I CAN Believe in Myself, head to www.pakmag.com.au/win and enter our competition.

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Protecting our Children’s Mental Health STORY Claire Orange Tucked away in my treasure trove of mothering memories, I can still see the moment like it was yesterday. My first little one, rocking cute dungarees and welly-boots. Crouched over, with his podgy hands tucked between thighs and tummy, completely captivated and mesmerised by a bee dancing on a dandelion.

With a milk-stuffed baby tucked under one arm and a nappy bag in the other, I was barrelling through my ‘must-do’s’ between feeds – in a world of ‘hurry-up, it’s time to go!’ Yet, in that moment, watching the notto-be-hurried discovery and quiet wonderment of my child, I had a beautiful reminder to honour my child’s mental health and wellbeing non-negotiables.

The Childhood Mental Health Non-Negotiables As parents, we’re inundated with education about our child’s diet, sleep, and movement-related physical health needs. We’re schooled in looking for, celebrating, or being concerned about, the achievement of developmental milestones. Yet, in all of that education, how much do we know about the developing mental health of our children; the risk factors and protective factors, the non-negotiables and warning signs?

Being that a firm foundation of mental health in childhood is the most powerful predictor of life success and happiness, leaving it to chance discoveries and realisations is simply not good enough.

Regardless of age, stage or gender, there are fundamentals that every child needs as a firm foundation of mental health and wellbeing. Now that’s not to say that mental illness means that these factors were necessarily missing in childhood, rather, we know that really focusing on these fundamentals is a great mental springboard to start every child with.

These are the Non-Negotiables from Which Great Things Grow • From day one and onwards, eye contact with our babies stimulates something called ‘serve and return’ in their brains. In those moments of face-to-face

connection, something truly beautiful happens.

We turn on love, trust and connection-seeking, and we strengthen attachment and activate empathy.

• Responding to our children’s big and little hurts and frustrations by being calm ourselves and helping our child to become progressively more efficient and independent in finding their own calm, lays the foundation of resilience and coping.

• Like with dandelion gazing, childhood’s slow-ticking clock has its own beat, with so much ‘less’ needed within the ‘more’. Honouring the need for more time to explore, understand, trust and engage, with less hurry-hurry, and less scheduled activities.

• Looking for and celebrating our child’s strengths activates their sense of self-identity, self-worth and self-esteem. It means remembering that their childhood is not ours to fill with our own wishes and preparations for a budding coder, athlete, musician or dancer, but to accept and amplify their gifts, talents and interests.

Those are the childhood mental health non-negotiables, yet, when we set them against the reality of 21st Century family and school life, it’s not hard to see where things might start to go off track. There’s the pull of that shiny little screen gobbling up our attention and interrupting vital serve and return interactions during feeding, play and family time.

Busyness is worn like a crown. “Super-women” are idolised on socials, looking like they’ve got it all effortlessly together, mixing work and regular exercise with raising perfect-looking children, those always with a merit certificate or trophy in hand. The glorification of ‘busy’ has meant a trade-off against honouring the slow-ticking clock of childhood. Too much, too soon and too often.

We Must Get Serious About Protection It should alarm every Australian parent that suicide is the leading cause of death in our young people.

Yes, really. Nationally, we’re experiencing rising levels of childhood anxiety and depression, with the average age

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of presentation getting increasingly younger.

One in three girls and one in five boys experience anxiety, and one in seven children have a mental disorder.

Of course, while suicide sits right at the top of the pile of harms that happen, there are others.

Abuse, exploitation, exclusion and over-exposure join the critical drivers of mental ill-health and understanding the pressures of 21st Century life for our young people equips us all to have better protective conversations and actions.

Talking to Children About Suicide With national mental health campaigns destigmatising mental illness and help seeking, it comes hand-in-hand with a higher awareness of suicide which can open the door to some sticky conversations with our young people. It’s a conversation that shoulder partners the sex conversation for many parents in terms of uuughh-factor.

As a parent you might worry that talking about suicide might somehow open your child’s thinking to the possibility. But by taking a positive and proactive approach to talking about mental health being just like dental health – regular check-ups with a bit of work from time-to-time - it becomes less focused on the act of suicide and more focused on the preventative actions.

R U OK? Day is every family’s opportunity to start, and continue, the conversation about mental health. Part of equipping our children for life is normalising that hard stuff happens – to everyone.

That no one gets a leave pass from life’s lemons.

By taking a positive approach to this conversation, we can teach our children to know the signs of feeling overwhelmed and emotionally under-resourced, reassure them that everyone needs help, and that asking for help is strong and courageous. Address the question of, “What is suicide?” if it comes up directly, however, the much more powerful conversation is about the warning signs and ways to find help.

It’s On Us As a therapist I have seen what the very worst moments in a parent’s life look like when it all goes wrong. Borne witness to grief that hurts to be in the presence of. Held space for stories so sad that every cell resonates with pain. The mental health of our children is paramount, it’s vulnerable and it needs our urgent and collective attention.

Protection of our children’s mental health is on us.

It starts in the choices we make in our homes that honour the non-negotiables of a mentally healthy childhood. Managing our own and our child’s device use and digital exposure. Not being a slave to too much, too soon and too busy. Teaching our children to look after their mental health by knowing their own emotional warning signs – and those of others – and to ask for help courageously. We also need to look after our own mental health so that it lights the path to our precious children doing the same. It’s OK not to be OK and to ask for help early, often and effectively – parenting is tough, and life is bumpy. Remember to fit your own oxygen mask first.

To find out more about RU OK? Day and starting the conversation head to www.ruok.org.au

Claire is the mum of four boys, a therapist, an author, media spokesperson, speaker and a passionate advocate for better outcomes for children everywhere. From writing social and emotional wellbeing resources for children, their families, schools and therapists through to speaking nationally and internationally on children’s social and emotional well-being, Claire is dedicated to raising the bar in children’s preventative mental health. Claire is the co-Director of BEST Programs 4 Kids with Helen Davidson and the Director of DiGii Social.

Find out more at www.claireorange.com.au

Podcast: For more on R U OK? Day, and having these tough discussions with your child, tune into Episode 111 of the PakMag Parents Podcast with Claire Orange joining Bree. www.pakmag.com.au

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Helping Your Child Live Their Best Life STORY Bec Dent Every parent wants the best for their child, to have a better life and access to more opportunities than they had. But let’s take the foot off the ‘pressure pedal’ for yourself and remember your one job is to help them live their ‘best life’ – whatever that is for them. As long as they live a happy and fulfilling life – you’ve done a great job. But what brings someone happiness and fulfilment is very subjective to the individual. Helping your little individual find the path that is right for them can seem daunting , but the discovery of their talents and passions is the key to helping them also find their purpose and potential.

We’ve all heard of the old Nature VS Nurture debate – were they born with it or has the way they’ve been brought up influenced who the child becomes? Why can’t it be both – working hand in hand to help each child grow up to be the best version of themselves?

Nature and Nurture Every child is born with natural abilities. There are abilities inherited through genetics and biology.

These are usually physical attributes which can offer advantages with activities - such as height, which can help with playing basketball or you may have heard of a ‘runners build’, great ‘piano fingers’ or perhaps your child has a beautiful singing voice.

Other natural qualities and attributes, make up ‘who’ they are as a person – their personality and identity.

GT Scholars explains; these natural abilities ‘usually manifest themselves in the early stages of a child’s life.

However, these natural abilities are usually just seeds waiting to grow, and as with any other seed, they need to be nurtured and nourished to grow and develop into a plant. Hence, as your child grows, you can play an active role in nurturing their natural abilities to grow into fully-fledged abilities and talents.’

Tips to Identify and Develop Your Child’s Interests and Talents 1. Pay attention when they are just ‘being’. When there’s no organised activity, and your child is engaged in free play – what do they love to do? What do they gravitate to? What are their natural preferences? I.e., running around or sitting quietly. With so many options available – what do they go to first e.g. Playground equipment, a musical instrument or a device. By just paying attention to your child, when they are in control of their play and choices, you will learn a lot about their interests and potential talents.

2. Let them discover their natural abilities themselves. Give them the time and room to figure out what their interests are, not what interests you think will be best for them. After observing your child in free play and the types of activities they gravitate to, expose them to a variety of activities that could interest them. Let them choose activities as well. If they reject an activity that you had hoped they would love – remember, it’s not about you – it’s about your child figuring out what they love.

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6. Help your child understand that self-confidence

3. Eliminate the pressure. It’s wonderful you want big things for your child, but forcing them to engage in an activity they hate or to perform at a level they aren’t ready for or comfortable with can affect their grades, behaviour and even lead to depression. Let them choose their interests and support them in their choices.

4. What do they need to develop their interests and talents? Provide the resources and opportunities to help their abilities grow. It’s more than just physical things like art supplies or instruments for the budding artists for example, having access to mentors and teachers is also important. The gift of your time is priceless – practice soccer in the backyard with them, buy a chess board and play with your child. Your investment in them will mean the world and go a long way to building their confidence in their abilities.

5. Be their biggest cheerleader and supporter.

The path to success, isn’t always filled with positive experiences. Sometimes there are setbacks, sometimes we don’t feel inspired to train or practice or do what we love… that’s normal. It’s normal to feel deflated and disengaged when you have fallen short of your best.

Being there when they have these moments to help pick them up again is so important.

Encourage them, remind them of all their previous achievements and that all talented people still need to work hard and develop their abilities. A house isn’t built in a day, neither is a talent. Teach them it’s okay to fail.

Failing doesn’t mean they aren’t capable or less talented – it’s an opportunity to learn from a mistake and improve. Your unwavering support, regardless of your understanding of their gift – will mean a lot to your child.

Celebrate their growth and wins (big and small). Your child is building their self-confidence and self-belief.

As these strengthen - your child will naturally stretch themselves, take risks and be more resilient when they make mistakes or experience setbacks, learning from them and growing.

and self-esteem aren’t the same thing and they don’t need to do or be anything to be worthy of your love. Drawing on the work of Dr Michael Hall, parenting expert Dr Rosina McAlpine explains; “self-confidence relates to what people “do” in the world, self-esteem is all about “being” in the world.

Dr Hall defines self-esteem as “a person’s innate value, worth, dignity, honour and lovability. It has nothing to do with what people can do, what they are good at or their talents, dispositions, gifts or achievements. Those facets define self-confidence”.

Beware conditional self-esteem. As Dr McAlpine explains, conditional self-esteem “is where you do not see yourself as innately valuable but rather you believe you have to earn the right to be valued as a person. In the context of parenting, if your children feel that they have to earn the right to be loved and valued by you, then they miss out on their innate right to be a valuable human being regardless of their looks, behaviours, abilities, talents or accomplishments. It makes sense then that children who constantly feel the need to prove themselves in order to earn their parents’ love, attention and approval will feel insecure and have poor self-esteem. On the other hand, children who feel loved and valued, not conditional upon anything they have to do or achieve but simply because they “are”, will feel less pressure and stress and lead happier lives. Imagine what it would be like for a child to experience life knowing they are valued and loved unconditionally.”

7. Live your best life. When we’re busy parenting, often we forget about our talents and what we love to do. Don’t forget to invest in your own abilities – when you show your child by example that it’s important to ‘do what you love’, it will give them permission and empower them to do the same.

8. Create an environment of openness, creativity and celebration. Don’t hide your personal achievements or talents from your child; have your trophies on a shelf, hang your own photographs and paintings on the wall.

Play music. Just allow your child to be immersed in an environment of personal expression. The more they see it - the more they become it, the more they feel comfortable in expressing themselves.

The most important thing to remember is that “a talent is only worth pursuing if it can also be enjoyed”- Robert Myers, PhD. Enjoy learning about your little human’s abilities and watching their confidence and talents grow. Let them do whatever lights up their little faces, whatever makes them shine - their brightness is what the world needs.

Bec Dent is the Head of Content and Idea Mastermind for Marketing to Families and PakMag. She has studied education, worked extensively with children and you may have seen her face on TV or heard her voice on the radio, having worked in media for the last 13 years. As one of nine children, Bec is the 'Ultimate Aunty' to dozens of kids and young adults and is a bit of a 'big kid' herself.

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Cairns Adventist College is dedicated to its students achieving their full academic potential. The college is small but mighty, meaning classes are small, averaging 18 students each – with the school itself having less than 100 students.

The school is staffed by qualified, dedicated and innovative teachers. Key learning areas include English, Mathematics, Biblical Studies, Humanities and Social Sciences, Technologies, Health and Physical Education, The Arts, LOTE (Auslan) and Science. Technology is integrated within the curriculum, with all students having access to computers to help prepare them for a future of exciting careers.

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The school offers low fees as well as discounts on tuition fees for Centrelink card holders. Sibling discounts are also available – with the fourth child attending for free.

While they are a Christian college and welcome families of all denominations, they also cater for families with no religious affiliation. Everyone is welcome, and they would love to meet you and your child and show you a tour of the premises. Get in touch today and discover what opportunities Cairns Adventist College can offer your child.

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All Things Tweens and Teens

The Importance of Body Language Body language accounts for 60 - 80 percent of how people communicate, positive or negative, making it critical in all social situations. However, in the age of technology, there’s been a shift in how we communicate. With so much happening online, face-to-face interactions are starting to lack in not only quantity, but also in quality. This loss in healthy interactions has caused a lack of understanding of body language, and concerns are rising our youngest generations are struggling to socialise and understand interactions beyond their devices. This is becoming evident in the oldest of the group who are now entering the workforce, but struggle to engage with employers, peers, and even family. So, how do we help our children to be more present and aware of both themselves and people around them?

language such as eye contact, posture, cue recognition, authenticity, and personal space”, Barbara said.

To help us we have one half of the dynamic husband and wife duo - Barbara and Allan Pease. Barbara is an expert when it comes to body language and has established a successful media and brand presence globally, ensuring the Pease name is synonymous with Body Language and Communication around the world.

“Head out and go people watching, stay in and watch the tv muted - try to analyse the interactions and then see how accurate you are in your understanding of situations once you turn the volume up again. When it comes to texting, because we know it’s unavoidable, use emojis, add personality and emotion to the words, it’ll help attribute a deeper meaning to those monotonal virtual conversations. And of course, ‘The Definitive Book of Body Language’ (by Barbara and Allan Pease) is a great resource for everyone. It delves into and examines just what it all means, and what you can do to put your best foot forward. So, take the time to actively communicate with your kids and put it all into practice, it really will help prepare them for the real world”.

“Our kids right now are under great pressure to be active participants on every social app there is, but this takes away from real life interactions and has even led to a 10 percent reduction in brain connections. We need to get back to basics, and it starts at home. Many families now spend their ‘quality’ time in front of their individual devices in separate spaces. This is where setting boundaries comes into play. Family time without devices is critical in establishing and understanding normal body

“Understanding your own, and others’ body language is greatly beneficial; knowingly or not, we do judge others on theirs daily. Most people are not aware of how they come across to others in social and business contact, yet if you don’t understand the impact your body language has, you can lose that job, miss that promotion, or fail to make new friends” says Barbara.

“It may come easy to some, but these are skills we unknowingly learn throughout our childhood, and reinforce in our teenage years as we become more independent”.

Barbara suggests a variety of activities that promote body language perception and awareness:

Barbara and Allan Pease are the most successful relationship authors in the business.

They have written 18 bestsellers – including 10 number ones – and travelled the world extensively giving seminars in 70 countries. See www.peaseinternational.com

For more with Barbara Pease on this topic, tune into Episode 104 of the PakMag Parents Podcast at www.pakmag.com.au

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Pleasurable Food Education: Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Program STORY Josephene Duffy, Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Foundation CEO Learning through hands-on activity is a sure-fire way of engaging children and young people, and is one of the winning attributes of the Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Program.

Positive Food Habits for Life Primary and secondary schools, as well as early childhood services across the country are using the Foundation’s Pleasurable Food Education model to teach children and young people how to grow, harvest, prepare and share fresh, seasonal, delicious food.

From sowing seeds in the garden and harvesting the produce, to cooking and sharing food together children and young people learn valuable practical skills and positive food habits, as well as important life skills such as cooperation, sharing, critical thinking and leadership.

It’s also a beautiful way of building school pride and community, with many kitchen gardens becoming a hub for the broader community.

Learning Through Action The benefits of a kitchen garden program are enormous, with countless opportunities to reinforce literacy, numeracy, and all areas of the curriculum, including cross-curriculum priorities.

A kitchen garden program can facilitate learning and development approaches such as STEM, wellbeing programs and project-based learning.

The program opens up learning, offering alternate ways of engaging that have been proven to motivate disengaged learners, as well as work pathways.

“Each week after kitchen and garden classes, students undertake literacy and numeracy follow-up activities, such as writing procedural texts, writing narratives based in the kitchen or garden, identifying origins of food from around the world and drawing maps of the garden.” – Louisa Carey, Program Coordinator, Hallam Primary School, Victoria

Start Small and Grow Starting a kitchen garden program does not require costly infrastructure. The Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Foundation provides a program framework that is affordable, self-paced, easily accessible, and adaptable to any school environment, using the resources at hand. The Foundation team works with teachers and educators to provide support and guidance throughout their entire journey.

Visit www.kitchengardenfoundation.org.au or contact the team on support@kitchengardenfoundation.org.au or 13000 SAKGF (1300 072 543) to learn more.

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What’s growing in the garden at Mt Molloy State School?

Growing, harvesting, preparing and sharing is at the heart of the Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Program, and students at Mt Molloy State School shared with us what they have been enjoying in their kitchen garden sessions this term.

classroom follow ups are abundant, with students from Prep to Year 3 transferring their experiences into English classes, creating wonderfully descriptive texts on pasta.

Pumpkins have also been in abundance in the garden at Mt Molloy and these are one of the easiest-growing veggies around. The pumpkin vines do need a bit of space to ramble, but if you plant them near the edge,

Late autumn and winter in northern Queensland is the perfect time for greens, and students have been harvesting winged beans, mustard greens, Ceylonese spinach and other various tropical spinaches, as well as beautiful aromatic parsley, basil and chives, to create mouth-watering stir fries.

Easy to grow and chock full of nutrients like vitamins A and C, potassium and folate, leafy greens can be used in so many ways: as an accompaniment to meat and other vegetables, in spanakopita (spinach and feta pie), or in soups and salads. To try them in a stir-fry see the Kitchen Garden Foundation’s Chinese Greens Stir-Fried with Soy Sauce and Ginger recipe at www.pakmag.com.au Pasta is another year-round favourite, with the smallest of children able to mix, knead, roll and shape. Mt Molloy State School reports that much fun is had in the kitchen on pasta-making days, and that

you can train the vines and allow space for other veggies, such as beans and spinach which they grow well with. They are a satisfying crop and at Mt Molloy, the students have used their harvest to perfect the school’s signature Roasted Pumpkin and Fetta Pizza with fresh rosemary, in preparation for the opening of the students’ own Pumpin’ Pizzas Restaurant.

Josephene Duffy is the Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Foundation’s CEO. Josephene has been with the Foundation since 2008, across roles in communications, partnerships, knowledge brokering and government relations, providing her with indepth experience of the Foundation and its community. The Foundation’s vision is to see children form positive food habits for life. We support schools and early learning centres to deliver pleasurable food education through a kitchen garden program. The program is integrated with the curriculum and changes food behaviour and culture. A response to the childhood obesity crisis, it can also address education, sustainability, social cohesion and community wellbeing challenges.

Podcast: To find out more about The Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Foundation and how to engage young people in growing and cooking with fresh vegetables, tune into episode 112 of the PakMag Parents Podcast with the Foundation’s CEO Josephine Duffy joining Bree.

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Bump, Bub and Beyond

Loving Your Post-Baby Body STORY Yong-Li Zhou As soon as I found out I was pregnant, I was in love.

I fell deeply in love not only with the baby growing in my womb, but also with my pregnancy body.

Pregnancy made me feel like my body was finally doing something right. Having suffered with endometriosis and adenomyosis for most of my life, I was used to being bloated and feeling heavy, but now, my belly was growing for all the right reasons. Unfortunately, those feelings quickly left once I gave birth and an urge to “bounce back” filled me.

My solution to this was to return to exercise. I thought I was doing it right by seeing my physiotherapist and working with a personal trainer to rehabilitate the diastasis recti before embarking on more intense workouts. I believed that through exercise, I was going to get my pre-baby body back. But when the stretch marks refused to fade away, my tummy still sagging and my ribs flared (all evidence of a past pregnancy), I realised that this was my body. My new body.

No amount of exercise could “fix” these imperfections and for a moment, I was fearful. I feared the scrutiny of my imperfect body and people judging my character as lazy or not hard working enough to get back to what I was.

no longer pregnant. So, I have continued this ritual, acknowledging my body for what it was, what it is and what it has experienced and endured for us to be where we are right now in life.

The simplest and most powerful experience which reinforces my body acceptance journey is when my son comes up to me, grabs my face and says “Mama pretty”.

With just two words, all the insecurities surrounding my physical appearance disappear. It only takes two words.

Two words to let you know that you are unconditionally loved. To your little one, you are their whole world.

Beauty is shown through love and affection and that is what children see. You are pretty, you are loved and you are enough.

Nonetheless, this was my reality and to embrace this reality, I needed to address my relationship with exercise. The goal of exercising shouldn’t be to change our body image, it should be about feeling healthy and moving. So that has been my focus for the past year.

Bye-bye scales and hello healthy exercising habits.

I believe that being conscious of the way we use language with each other and in the media is a big stepping-stone in this movement towards body positivity. It is culturally ingrained in us to congratulate and celebrate people for losing weight. However, this has inadvertently fuelled a false perception that women must ‘bounce back’ after pregnancy.

They must uphold society’s expectation that weight loss should be an intrinsic goal of the post-partum journey, with barely a mention of what it means or looks like to be healthy Mum. Whilst social media could be blamed for perpetuating this culture, these same platforms have also proven to be a powerful tool for people to share their experiences and re-colour the image of post-partum life, allowing women to celebrate their perfectly non-perfect bodies.

Body appreciation practice is something I have recently started to incorporate into my daily schedule. One of the ways I tried to bond with my baby whilst he was in utero was to sing a lullaby while massaging Enbacci’s Complete Body Firming Lotion into my skin, focusing particularly on the belly. Aside from keeping your skin hydrated and nourished, this process also made me grow an appreciation for my body, but we often overlook little powerful rituals like these when we are

Life is a journey and change is inevitable.

Acknowledging, accepting and appreciating these changes as part of our own individual journey is the only way we can reimagine what a healthy body (and mind) should look like. Your happiness should not be determined by society’s expectations of body image, but by the love you have for your own body.

Yong-Li Zhou is CEO of Embrace Products Group Pty Ltd, Co-Founder of Enbacci and a Mum. She is an accredited product formulator and advanced skin science expert.

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Helpful Tips for a Great Start to Fatherhood STORY Sara Williams After nine months of organising the house, scrolling through baby names and feeling the kicks in your partners belly, the big day you’ve been waiting for has finally arrived. You are now a father! No matter how much research you’ve done, nothing can prepare you for being a dad quite like your first newborn.

Looking After Yourself and Your Partner Once upon a time it was just the two of you and now your adorable bundle has brought unconditional love, laughter, tears, and sleepless nights. Check in to see how each other is going and do things together that you used to. Keep the communication open as you find your way through new changes such as parenting, housework and finances. Spending time alone, with friends and meeting other parents are all important factors that contribute to overall happier mental wellbeing. It can put you at ease to share challenges, advice and funny stories with someone who understands how equally difficult and incredible this time of your life is.

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Studies have shown that babies are born with a keen sense of rhythm. Even though they can’t ‘boogie’ from birth, their beat perception is there and they can respond to the rhythm and tempo of music. According to the research, they find music more engaging than speech! So, turn on the tunes for those ‘tiny dancers.’

Your baby may not be able to walk, talk and play yet but there are many ways you can connect with your baby. Spending quality time with your little one early will strengthen your bond from the get go.

Talking, reading and singing songs to your baby enables them to become familiar with your voice and learn early stages of language development.

Soothing bub through burping, cuddling and gently rocking will build their trust. You can also connect by pulling silly faces and tickling toes while changing nappies and bathing.

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The purity of an essential oil is undeniably important and can be defined as being 100 percent composed of the plant source or plant species that is printed in Latin on the label of the bottle. In other words, the essential oil has not been adulterated or contaminated by potentially toxic or synthetic substances. If the label lists other oils or ‘fragrances’, you haven’t got a pure essential oil. Two batches of the same essential oil can be 100% pure yet still vary in quality; this is because there are many factors that can give rise to natural variations in the composition of the essential oil and its components. This includes the climate, geography, harvest methods, distilling methods followed by the producer, and the time spent under storage conditions. Many Aromatherapists would say that the best oil for you is the one that provides a therapeutic effect.

Calanna Whole Health Pharmacy www.calannapharmacy.com.au

Natural Support to Encourage Sleep Sleep is your body’s natural way of healing, repairing and fighting off infections, so it’s important to ensure you receive good quality sleep. Mario’s Range Herbal Sleep Tonic is a blend of Valerian, Passion Flower, Zizyphus, California Poppy and Lavender - specially formulated for those who are suffering from sleepless nights.

This herbal blend encourages the natural production of gamma aminobutyric acid (GABA), which is produced by the brain when winding down, relaxing the mind and body which may help you get to sleep, stay asleep and wake fully refreshed. For optimal results, it is recommended that the product is taken twice daily with water or juice.

Find out more about Mario’s Range at www.calannapharmacy.com.au or drop by a Calanna Pharmacy today.

Consult your local health practitioner, doctor or pharmacist for advice on these topics first to ensure the best health outcomes.

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Health

All Things Health Postnatal Depletion – What is It and Could I have It?

Make a Difference by Asking R U OK?

STORY Emma Jensen, Integrative Pharmacist, Australian Nutrition Centre

Thursday, 9 September is R U OK? Day. It’s a national day of action, reminding all Australians that every day, is the day to ask the people in your life “Are you OK?”

The physical act of growing a baby inside our bodies requires a huge amount of nutrients.

Postnatal Depletion is a term that is associated with many minerals, vitamins and nutrient insufficiencies. This means we are at great risk if we are unnecessarily depleted and our cells and organs aren’t running properly due to the suboptimal levels of nutrients.

We have been through a lot over the last year and a half, and harm prevention charity R U OK? is encouraging everyone to stay connected and have conversations that can help others through the difficult times in their lives.

Eight people take their lives every day in Australia.

For every death by suicide, it’s estimated 30 people will attempt to take their own life. Being alert to those around you, having meaningful conversations, identifying signs of distress or difficulty and connecting someone to appropriate support, long before they’re in crisis, contributes to suicide prevention.

After losing his father to suicide, United States academic psychologist, Dr Thomas Joiner, dedicated his research to try and answer that complex question “why?”. His theory describes three forces at play in someone at risk, one of these forces is a ‘decreased sense of belonging’.

Whilst every birth is different, there are five key points every mother should be aware:

1. Boost key nutrients – Magnesium, Zinc, B vitamins and Iron (if you are low) are critical.

2. Remember to eat nutrient dense food like fruit, vegetables and meat.

3. Reduce stress and watch out for adrenal fatigue.

4. Repair the body - Collagen, bone broths and

R U OK? aims to prevent that lack of connection and belonging. By taking the time to ask “Are you OK?” and listening, ‘we can help people struggling with life feel connected long before they even think about suicide. It all comes down to regular, face-to-face, meaningful conversations about life. And asking “Are you OK?” is a great place to start’.

For help starting these conversations and other resources head to www.ruok.org.au

reduce inflammation by avoiding processed foods.

5. Listen to your body – we tend to develop a ‘mother’s intuition’ but we need to use it on ourselves.

Your physical and mental wellbeing is much more important to your kids than the folded washing.

For more advice on treating postnatal depletion, talk to your health practitioner or book a consultation at www.australiannutritioncentre.com.au

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Tune into Episode 111 of the PakMag Parent’s Podcast with Claire Orange, R U OK? Community Ambassador – voices of lived experience, to find out more about R U OK? Day, the importance of asking that question and how to approach the subject of suicide with children.

Consult your local health practitioner, doctor or pharmacist for advice on these topics first to ensure the best health outcomes.

School Holiday Guide

School Holiday Guide Cairns Aquarium The Cairns Aquarium is holding its first annual AquaFest, a family fun weekend with an eco-twist! The region’s top researchers, marine biologists, wildlife carers and plant enthusiasts converge to bring you a weekend of thrills.

Be entertained with native animal encounters, reef conservation and research presentations, a tropical food tasting, Best Flowering Plants For Your Garden talks and so much more!

When: Saturday, 25 and Sunday, 26 September from 9.00am – 5.00pm daily.

Treasure Hunts will also be held daily to keep the kids entertained over the September School Holidays. Cost is $29.00 for children, $44.00 for adults, $36.00 for seniors, and a family pass is $132.00.

A 5 Florence St, Cairns City P 4044 7300 Cairns Aquarium www.cairnsaquarium.com.au

Queensland Ballet - Elite Training Series The Elite Training Series is a unique opportunity for advanced students to work with Queensland Ballet Academy’s world-class faculty. Participants from 9 years of age will enjoy professional training in ballet, pointe work and male technique*, contemporary dance and repertoire, as well as a Q & A / Information forum to find out more about Queensland Ballet Academy and working towards a career in the industry. *Pointe work will only be included in the older group and male technique will be scheduled subject to male participant numbers.

8.00am - 5.30pm, Monday, 27 September | Suitable for dancers 9 - 17 years Cost: $75.00 - Participants 9 - 10 years, $130.00 Participants 11 years +

A Turning Pointe Studios, 240 Hartley St, Bungalow Queensland Ballet www.queenslandballet.com.au/events

Cairns Art Gallery September school holiday workshops at Cairns Art Gallery are a fun and fantastic mix of watercolour painting, puppetry, digital workshops and assemblage.

Bookings essential. And don’t miss the first ever virtual reality exhibition to visit Cairns, check the website for opening times.

P 0740464800 E info@cairnsartgallery.com.au Cairns Art Gallery www.cairnsartgallery.com.au

Meldrum’s Bakery Cafe Get 2 for 1 delicious Megashakes normally ($14.00 ), and 30 percent off Pancakes these school holidays. Open Monday to Saturday, 7.00am - 2.30pm.

A 97 Grafton Street, Cairns City 4870 P 4000 9391 E admin@meldrumscairns.com.au Meldrum’s Bakery Cafe www.meldrumscairns.com.au

Mount Sheridan Plaza Mount Sheridan Plaza will be hosting a range of free activities for children during these school holidays.

Musical Adventure Show: 20 - 24 September. Show starts at 10.00am and 11.30am. No booking required.

Roaming Wild Close Animal Encounters: 27 September - 1 October. Everyday 9.00am - 2.00pm.

A Mount Sheridan Plaza, 106 Barnard Dr P 4036 3150 E admin@mtsheridanplaza.com.au Mt Sheridan Plaza www.mtsheridanplaza.com.au

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School Holiday Guide

Inflatable Kingdom Experience two hours of action-packed fun on TEN massive jumping castles, inflatable obstacle courses and games. Use the sports court to get out all your child’s energy for the day - they’ll have the absolute best time! Open every day from 9.00am – 4.30pm during school holidays and weekends.

Cost: $10.00 for children five and under and $17.00 for children six and over. Online bookings will save 10% OFF entry price. Don’t forget your socks!

A 164 Mayers St, Manunda P 4032 2844 Inflatable Kingdom www.inflatablekingdom.com.au

Mini Putters Palace: Get ready to putt your stuff these school holidays. Step into DFO Cairns Mini Putter’s Palace and enjoy our FREE 9 hole mini golf course with your junior golfer. Monday, 27 September to Sunday, 3 October, 11.00am - 2.00pm. Held near Coles and Hair Warehouse.

A DFO, 274 Mulgrave Rd, Westcourt P 4051 7444 DFO Cairns www.dfocairns.com.au

Cairns ZOOM & Wildlife Dome

Wildlife Habitat Junior Keeper Program Animal crazy? Be a Junior Wildlife Keeper for the day!

Open to 8 - 14 years. Spend a day with real-life keepers.

Runs 21 - 22 September and 28 - 29 of September, 11.00am - 3.00pm. Cost is $55.00 and includes lunch.

Call to make a booking.

P 4099 3235 A Port Douglas Rd, Port Douglas QLD 4877 E media@capta.com.au Port Douglas Wildlife www.wildlifehabitat.com.au

Keepers In Training allows kids to experience what it’s like to be a Wildlife Keeper! Join one of the Cairns ZOOM and Wildlife Dome team for an interactive, hands-on experience covering animal care, health and handling.

Plus an animal photo to take home! Runs on 18, 21, 25, 28 September and 2 October. 10.00am - 11.00am (3 to 7 years old), 11.00am - 1.00pm (8 to 13 years old), and costs $40.00 per child.

A The Reef Hotel Casino, 35-41 Wharf Street, Cairns City P 40317250 E info@cairnszoom.com.au Cairns ZOOM www.cairnszoom.com.au

The Pier Markets The Pier Markets are right on time for the School Holidays and will be hosting a range of activities for the whole family. Along with the great range of market stalls, there will also be Roaming Wild animal encounters, face painting, and a jumping castle.

The fun starts at 9.00 am and runs through to 2.00pm, 19 September. The perfect way to kick off the holidays!

P 07 4052 7749 E admin@thepier.com.au www.thepiercairns.com.au

DFO Construction Central: calling all Lego fanatics! Have you got what it takes to be crowned a master Lego builder?

Test your building skills these School Holidays at DFO

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Cairns Construction Central. Monday, 20 September to Saturday, 25 September 10.00am - 2.00pm. Held near Coles and Hair Warehouse.

Rainforestation Nature Park Pamagirri Mini Mob Enjoy a fun, educational Indigenous cultural experience for kids. Join a Pamagirri guide to learn how to play the didgeridoo and throw a boomerang, paint your own didgeridoo to take home. Sessions start at 10.30am and 12.30pm daily. Cost is $45.00 for children and includes a didgeridoo or boomerang, $45.00 for adults, or $65.00 including a didgeridoo or boomerang.

A 1030 Kennedy Hwy, Kuranda QLD 4881 P 4085 5008 E res@rainforest.com.au Rainforestation www.rainforest.com.au

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School Holiday Guide

King Reef Resort If you’re looking to revitalise in paradise, gather the family and head to the gorgeous King Reef Resort at Kurrimine Beach. Explore all day, swim in the tranquil ocean or pool, build sandcastles on the beach and return to relax with a gorgeous sunset view from your beachfront shack. You can also hire a family pedal bike, go fishing, and more – the possibilities are endless.

And don’t forget, the 18 - 19 September will be the last time this year that the tides are low enough for you to walk out to the reef!

Lake Tinaroo Holiday Park www.laketinarooholidaypark.com

Australian Butterfly Sanctuary Be surrounded by 1500 colourful butterflies in the magical Australian Butterfly Sanctuary in Kuranda Village. Enjoy a guided tour, see butterflies in all life stages in the laboratory and explore the fairy garden!

Cost: Adults $20.00, Children $10.00, Family $50.00.

Suitable for all ages. Locals receive 20% off with code BUTTERFLYLOCAL. Open daily from 10.00am - 3.00pm.

A 75 Jacobs Rd, Kurrimine Beach P 4065 6144 E info@kingreef.com.au King Reef Resort www.kingreef.com.au

A 4093 7575 P 8 Rob Veivers Dr, Kuranda QLD 4881 Australian Butterfly Sanctuary www.australianbutterflies.com

Cairns Central

There’s something for the whole family at Cairns Night Markets, with a huge variety of stalls offering souvenirs, clothing, arts, crafts, homewares, skincare products, jewellery and so much more. Enjoy the markets after dinner as they’re open late or go there for dinner – they always have delicious food and desserts on offer.

Open daily from 4.30pm – 11.00pm (food courts open daily at 11.00am).

Cairns Central is your destination for entertainment these school holidays with everything to keep the kids entertained, including the latest releases at Event Cinemas, iPlay for endless fun and over 180 stores to enjoy.

A 1-21 McLeod St, Cairns P 4041 4111 Cairns Central www.cairnscentral.com.au

Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures offers great family fun activities for everyone to enjoy. They are open from 8.30am to 5.00pm daily, with presentations starting from as early as 9.00am. These include the Crocodile Farm Tour, amazing Crocodile Attack Show and Snake Show. The ‘Slither and Slides’ Adventure playground is also now open for children to have a blast on.

Cost: $43.00 Adults, $21.50 Children, $107.50 Family, or get yourself an annual pass for unlimited entry.

A Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures – Captain Cook Hwy, Wangetti P 4055 3576 E reservations@crocodileadventures.com Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures www.crocodileadventures.com

Lake Tinaroo Come visit Lake Tinaroo and get cosy in a cabin, glamp in a camper trailer, motorhome or caravan, or go full outback in a tent. Your days can be spent exploring Lake Tinaroo by boat, on skis or in a kayak, canoe or on a stand-up paddle board. At the park there are beautiful nature walks, a jumping pillow, and a swimming pool. You’ll get convenient access to the picturesque Tinaroo Foreshore with its playgrounds, barbecues and picnic areas. The family will never get bored! Cost: From $29.00 (unpowered camping).

A 4-28 Tinaroo Falls Dam Road, Tinaroo P 4095 8232 E bookings@lthp.com.au

Cairns Night Markets

A 71 – 575 The Esplanade, Cairns P 4051 7666 Night Markets www.nightmarkets.com.au

Kick Academy FNQ Clinics Sign up for Kick Academy’s Junior AFL development programs - ‘Premier Pursuit’ - for girls and boys aged 5 - 18 years. All abilities welcome! Join Kick Academy for skill development, strength and conditioning, fitness and nutrition mentoring sessions. Visit the events page on their website for more details.

A Centrals Junior AFL Club, Trinity Beach P 0499 988 335 E kick@kickfnq.com.au Kick Academy FNQ kickfnq.com.au

UMA Australia Learn how to maximise the body’s force-producing capabilities through easy to learn martial arts movements. UMA Australia is not designed for sport competition but rather for individuals to learn practical self-defence skills. Classes cater for children as young as four years old, providing them with life-long skills in a family-friendly environment while also improving general health and wellbeing.

Junior Classes take place from Monday - Thursday at 5.30pm - 6.15pm and Saturdays from 9.00am - 9.45am.

A 1/21 Donaldson St, Manunda P Master Barry Hampton 0414 782 189 E ckdadmin@bigpond.com Universal Martial Art Cairns Australia www.umacairns.com

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School Holiday Guide

Little Pearls Swim School

Cairns Indoor Sports

At Little Pearls your child can receive ongoing swimming and water safety lessons, from just a few months old, all year round. Facilities include an indoor heated pool, change tables, hot showers, a small play space and more. Your child’s first lesson will also be free! Visit the website for more information.

Head on down to Cairns Indoor Sports for an exciting game of cricket, netball, soccer, beach volleyball or dodgeball. It’s the perfect way to revisit an old sport you loved or get into a new one, get your body moving and have fun. Bring your friends along and form a team or make new friends along the way. It’s always game on no matter the weather!

A 1 Cumberland Avenue, Smithfield P 4038 1241 E info@littlepearlsswimschool.com.au Little Pearls Swim School www.littlepearlsswimschool.com.au

A 164 Mayers St, Manunda P 4032 2844 E admin@cairnsindoorsports.com.au Cairns Indoor Sports www.cairnsindoorsports.com.au

The Young Company Theatre Get ready for non-stop adventures these school holidays with The Young Company’s Super Spring Drama Programs. Suitable for ages 5 - 12, kids will get to participate in a 4 day program and prepare for electrifying dramatic escapades! Costs range from $250.00 to $290.00. Check their website for more information.

Cairns Children’s Museum The Cairns Children’s Museum is all about discovery and learning through play. It is a space for children and families to spend time together, exploring new and exciting real-world concepts and ideas in a fun and engaging way.

Tuesday, 21 September - Friday, 24 September / 9.00am - 3.00pm

A Stockland Cairns 537 Mulgrave Road (upstairs across from the movie theatre) E info@cairnschildrensmuseum.org.au www.cairnschildrensmuseum.org.au

Night at the Library

The CaPTA Group

Tuesday, 28 September - Friday, 1 October / 9.00am - 3.00pm

The CaPTA Group Annual Pass allows you to have 12 months unlimited admission to the beautiful Australian Butterfly Sanctuary, Cairns Zoom and Wildlife Dome, Rainforestation Nature Park and Wildlife Habitat Port Douglas. Locals get 20% off. Cost: $260.00 for a family, $104.00 for an Adult, $52.00 for a child. Visit the website for terms and conditions. Covid-19 restrictions apply.

The Secret Life of Toys

A 169 Bunda St, Cairns City P 07 4041 4066 www.theyoungcompany.com.au/holidays.html

CYCAS Circus School Holiday Program Their trainers are skilled in a wide range of circus activities, so students can choose to learn to unicycle, walk the tightrope, hula hooping, lyra, aerial silks, poi, juggling, stilts - anything they have in the studio, you can learn to use! School holiday pass cost: $110.00 for 5 classes, $200.00 for 10 classes A 5/74 Telford St Earlville P 1800 464 995 CYCAS Circus www.cycascircus.com.au

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Flip Ripley Family Magic Shows, Balloon Sculpting, portable Mini Golf, Clown Workshops, Small Jumping Castles. Flip also performs roving characters for themed events and festivals. Available for private parties, schools and events.

P 0410 510 095 E flip2@westnet.com.au Flip Ripley Magic and Comedy

Flow Rider at Tobruk Memorial Pool Keep cool these school holidays and put your board riding skills to test on the Tobruk Flow Rider, experience endless surfing and bodyboarding fun! Or, take a dip in one of the multiple pools available, including a toddler’s pool.

Bad Fishy Jet Boating Cairns

Casual Swimming is from $5.00, children under 3 are FREE. Opening times vary: Monday to Thursday 5.30am - 7.30pm, Friday 5.30am - 7.00pm, Saturday 6.00am - 4.00pm, Sunday 9.00am - 4.00pm, public holidays 9.00am - 4.00pm.

Bad Fishy Jet Boating is ready to THRILL! With spins, slides, speed and stunts, this activity is extreme, loads of fun and perfect for the family. View the stunning scenery of Cairns and explore Trinity Inlet all while getting the excitement of jet boating around and listening to the local Captain’s entertainment and information. Cost is $47.50 for children, and $2.50 for adults, and a family pass is $209.00. Rides are 35 minutes long. Must be over 1.1 metres tall.

A 370 Sheridan St, Cairns North P 4051 2604 E tobruk@belgravialeisure.com.au Tobruk Memorial Pool www.tobrukmemorialpool.com.au

A Wharf A, The Marlin Marina, Cairns P 0499 490 030 E bookings@badfishy.com.au Bad Fishy Jet Boating – Cairns www.bad fishy.com.au

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Daddy Diary

Daddy Diary Being a parent is a little like the 1993 Bill Murray comedy ‘Groundhog Day’. If you haven’t seen the film; it’s about a weatherman named Phil who wakes up and relives the same exact day over and over again. From memory, his day repeats a few hundred times. And this my friends takes me back to my original statement.

Parenting life is like Groundhog Day. So, in an effort to get this of my chest, (a problem shared - is a problem halved), I proudly present the parental list of things that happen to me (and most parents) – day, after day, after day, after day, after day, after day – you get the point.

• Play ‘20 Questions’ on random topics. Today’s topic was: ‘why aren’t dogs blue?’

• Fill water bottles, and put them back in the fridge.

Elephants can drink up to 100 litres of water a day. I reckon my family could give them a run for their money.

• Pack, and unpack the dishwasher.

• Hear the statement “I’m hungry”.

Head to Parents and Kids of North Queensland YouTube Channel to see Bree’s up close interview with Cliffo.

• Vacuum. Thank the lord for the cordless Dyson.

• Referee arguments. Leaving the hospital with a second-born should come with a complimentary whistle.

• Hear the statement “I’m hungry”.

• Change the TV channel to ‘22’ - even if I’m watching it first.

• Straighten up the stools under the kitchen bench.

This is probably just a Cliffo thing.

• Hear the statement “I’m hungry”.

• Shout “get that out of your mouth!”

• Pick up toys that mysteriously make their way into the living room. It’s like ‘Toy Story’ at our place.

• Have our two-year-old son Charlie yell “swing” at me.

It’s his not-so-subtle hint that it’s time for me to drop what I’m doing – immediately - to push him on the swing. This is one on the list I actually like.

• Hear the statement “I’m hungry”. Noticing a theme yet?

It’s quite the list really. And it certainly is not exclusive to me and my better half. Being a parent to kidletts is a repetitive merry-go-round. But it’s also the best ride of your life. Who else would you do it all for, other than you kids, every single day? Probably no one. Anyway, for now - I better run. I want to cut out the above list and keep it in a safe place for when my kids have kids of their own. Payback sucks.

Cliffo Hit 103.5

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Entertainment

Check it Out Cairns Festival

Fun FREE Cairns Festival Events

When: Friday 27 August - Sunday 5 September Where: Tanks Arts Centre, Munro Martin Parklands, CPAC, Cairns Esplanade, The Court House More info: www.cairnsfest.com.au

Carla O’brien’s Neon Reef, a brightly coloured underwater seascape providing incredible photo ops.

6.30pm daily until 5 September | Cairns Esplanade

Cairns Festival is in full swing in all its artistic and entertaining glory. Celebrating the Far North and showcasing local talent and visiting performers.

This year the newly renovated Court House will be transformed into Festival HQ, open from 10.00am daily, with live music on the lawn from 5.30pm.

City Lights at City Library - an incredible large scale projection artwork on the Library. This year's work Spirit Ark is based on renowned artist and local legend Arone Meeks’ personal story. 7.00pm daily until 5 September | City Library High Tea with BOOFF - enter Booff’s world and take part in a surreal tea-party that's partly scripted and partly improvised. 5.00pm, Thursday 2 September to Sunday 5 September |The Court House Energy Exhibition - Featuring visual art produced by school students across the region. 9.00am - 4.30pm weekdays, 10.00am - 2.00pm weekends from Friday, 3 September to Monday, 4 October | Tank 4, Tanks Arts Centre The Future Begins Now by Circa - 7.00pm 8.00pm, Friday 3 September | Eastern Events Lawn, Cairns Esplanade

Dinosaur Festival Cairns When: 9.00am - 5.00pm | Friday, 10 September Sunday, 12 September | FREE kids under 2, $17.00 kids under 14, $25.00 adults, $20.00 seniors, $74.00 for a family of four (2 A + 2 C), $150.00 for a group of 8 (mixed adults and kids) Where: Cairns Showgrounds More info: www.dinofestivalaustralia.com, cairns.dinofestivalaustralia.com

Also don’t miss Carnival on Collins wrapping up Cairns Festival and a great way to celebrate Father’s Day. There’s a range of free activities and entertainment for the family, including; live music, workshops, exhibitions and a huge variety of market stalls. 9.00am - 3.00pm, Sunday 5 September | Tanks Arts Centre, Cairns Botanic Gardens, Collins Avenue

Offering a glimpse into the prehistoric past, the Dinosaur Festival is a must see! Come face to face with a T-Rex, marvel at the sheer size of a Brachiosaurus, and jump in a giant egg for a photo op. With hands-on activities and all that’s on show, it’s a perfect opportunity to get the kids out and immersed in the Dino world. No need to hide it, you’ll probably love it too.

Cairns Marathon Festival When: Sunday, 19 September Where: Fogarty Park More info: www.cairnsmarathon.com.au This year there are six events ranging from the great 42km Channel 7 Marathon to the RMHCNA Family Dash 2km.

If you’re a keen spectator this is a great day to get out and show some support. And if you’re a bit of an athlete, late registration is open online until 16 September and in person at the event precinct until 3.00pm on the 18th.

So grab the kids and make a day of it, don’t forget your sign! Check out more online and for a full list of events and registration costs.

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Savannah in the Round When: 1 October to 3 October Where: Kerribee Park, Mareeba More info: www.savannahintheround.com.au, hello@savannahintheround.com.au Held at the Kerribee Park (rodeo grounds), Savannah in the Round is unlike any other festival. The three day event takes place in Mareeba and will host a HUGE line up of artists including John Williamson, Lee Kernaghan, Lime Cordiale and Busby Marou across three stages. To ensure you don’t miss a beat, on-site camping is also available, along with shuttle buses from Cairns and Port Douglas. Check out more of the line-up and ticket information online.

Enter The Understory Film Festival When: Entries Close 4.00pm 11 October Where: Final Screening at Munro Martin Parklands 19 - 20 November More info: www.filmfreeway.com/UnderstoryFilmFestival_Cairns The Understory Film Festival is for local, independent, student, emerging, and professional filmmakers in the North Queensland region. Everyone from Townsville to Cairns, across Cape York, the Gulf of Carpentaria region, and the Torres Strait Islands are eligible to enter. Entrants are invited to submit a short film under eight minutes including credits. It’s FREE to enter so get filming and be in with the chance to have your film shown on the big screen at Munro Martin Parklands and be smothered in accolades and industry recognition.

Be Kind to Animals Week When: Runs from Friday, 1 October to Thursday 7 October Where: Nationwide More info: bekindtoanimalsweek.org.au, www.edgarsmission.org.au Be Kind to Animals Week is a time to reflect on the importance of being kind to animals and demonstrate how simple acts of kindness can have an enormous impact on all the furred, feathered, fleeced, and finned beings we share this planet with.

For more information, free fun resources and a downloadable colouring competition for kids, please visit bekindtoanimalsweek.org.au.

What’s On WEDNESDAY 1 SEPTEMBER Cairns Festival Runs until Sunday 5 September www.cairnsfest.com.au Cairns Festival - City Lights Runs until Sunday 5 September City Library, Abbott Street www.cairnsfest.com.au 7.00pm nightly / FREE / G Cairns Festival - Family Film Night BMX Bandits Cairns Esplanade www.cairnsfest.com.au 7.00pm / FREE / G

With HIT 103.5’s Cliffo & Gabi

Morning Storytime Runs Weekly on Wednesdays City Library www.cairns.qld.gov.au 10.00am - 10.30am / FREE / Children 3 - 5 years and their parents / carers Afternoon Storytime Runs weekly on Wednesdays City Library www.cairns.qld.gov.au 4.00pm - 4.30pm / FREE / Children 3 - 5 years and their parents / carers

Cairns Festival - Neon Reef Runs until 5 September Cairns Esplanade www.cairnsfest.com.au 6.30pm / FREE / G

Chi Gong and Flow Yoga Active Living Program Runs weekly on Wednesdays Fogarty Park, Cairns Esplanade E ActiveLiving@cairns.qld.gov.au 6.30am - 7.30am / FREE / G - All ages welcome

Cairns City - Megafauna by Dead Puppet Society Runs until 5 September Cairns Esplanade and Tanks Centre www.cairnsfest.com.au 2.30pm / FREE / G

Fitness for All Active Living Program Runs weekly on Wednesdays Harald Falge Park, Manunda E ActiveLiving@cairns.qld.gov.au 5.00pm - 6.00pm / FREE / G - All ages welcome

Women’s Song Drum Circle Runs weekly on Wednesday nights Cairns Birth Collective, Parramatta Park cairnsbirthcollectivefnq 6.00pm - 7.30pm / $20.08 / Women and babes in arms welcome

Aqua Zumba Runs weekly on Wednesdays Cairns Esplanade Lagoon E ActiveLiving@cairns.qld.gov.au 5.30pm - 6.30pm / FREE / G - All ages welcome

Exhibition: Bulurru Dagil-ndu “The people are strong, the spirit is strong, the creator is strong” Runs until 4 September Bulmba-ja Arts Centre www.arts.qld.gov.au 10.00am - 5.00pm (Mon - Fri), 10.00am - 1.00pm (Sat) / FREE Entry Exhibition: Mornington Island Art: Legacies Living On Runs until 4 September Bulmba-ja Arts Centre www.arts.qld.gov.au 10.00am - 5.00pm (Mon - Fri), 10.00am - 1.00pm (Sat) / FREE Entry Baby Rhyme Time Runs Weekly on Wednesdays Manunda Library www.cairns.qld.gov.au 10.00am - 10.30am / FREE / Babies 2 years and under and their parents / carers

Karate Kids Runs weekly on Wednesdays until 8 September Cairns West State School, Manunda Cairns Safer Streets 2.45pm - 3.45pm / FREE / 8 years + Multi Sports Runs weekly on Wednesdays until 8 September 118 Murray Street, Manoora Cairns Safer Streets 3.30pm - 4.30pm / FREE / targeted to 8 - 12 years, open to all ages Deadly Ninjas Runs weekly on Wednesdays until 8 September Harald Falge Park, Manunda Cairns Safer Streets 4.00pm - 5.00pm / FREE / targeted to 8 - 12 years, open to all ages Skateboarding Runs weekly on Wednesdays until 8 September Shang Park, Mooroobool Cairns Safer Streets

Please check with individual businesses before visiting during these uncertain times.

4.00pm - 5.00pm / FREE / targeted to 8 - 12 years, open to all ages

Babies 2 years and under and their parents / carers

Cairns Regional Council’s Understory Film Festival Entries Open Entries close 7 October filmfreeway.com Aspiring, emerging and professional filmmakers from Townsville to Cairns, across Cape York, the Gulf of Carpentaria region and the Torres Strait Islands are all invited to submit films. FREE to enter

Morning and Afternoon Storytime Runs Weekly on Thursdays Earlville Library www.cairns.qld.gov.au 10.00am - 10.30am (Morning) 4.00pm - 4.30pm (Afternoon) / FREE / Children 3 - 5 years and their parents / carers

THURSDAY 2 SEPTEMBER Targa Great Barrier Reef Runs until 5 September www.targa.com.au Tim Rogers - Liquid Nights in Bohemia Heights Tank 5, Tanks Arts Centre www.cairnsfest.com.au 7.30pm / $45.00 / R 18 + Cairns Festival - High Tea with Boof Runs until 5 September The Court House www.cairnsfest.com.au 5.00pm - 9.00pm / FREE / G Cairns Festival Inaugural Annual Dance Affair Also runs Friday, 3 September Tanks Art Centre - Tank 3 www.cairnsfest.com.au 7.00pm / $11.25 - $25.00 / PG Pilates - Active Living Program Runs weekly on Thursdays Fogarty Park, Cairns Esplanade E ActiveLiving@cairns.qld.gov.au 6.30am - 7.30am / FREE / G - All ages welcome Fitness for All Active Living Program Runs weekly on Thursdays Sims Esplanade, Yorkey’s Knob E ActiveLiving@cairns.qld.gov.au 5.00pm - 6.00pm / FREE / G - All ages welcome Zumba - Active Living Program Runs weekly on Thursdays Norman Park, Gordonvale E ActiveLiving@cairns.qld.gov.au 5.00pm - 6.00pm / FREE / G - All ages welcome Baby Rhyme Time Runs Weekly on Thursdays City, Smithfield and Stratford Libraries www.cairns.qld.gov.au 10.00am - 10.30am / FREE /

Afternoon Storytime Runs Weekly on Thursdays Earlville Library www.cairns.qld.gov.au 4.00pm - 4.30pm / FREE / Children 3 - 5 years and their parents / carers Basketball Runs weekly on Thursdays until 9 September Cairns West State School, Manunda Cairns Safer Streets 2.30pm - 4.00pm / FREE / targeted to 8 - 12 years, open to all ages Hockey Fun Zone Runs weekly on Thursdays until 9 September Balaclava State School, Mooroobool Cairns Safer Streets 2.45pm - 3.45pm / FREE / targeted to 8 - 12 years, open to all ages Strong Families Runs weekly on Thursdays until 9 September Mooroobool Hub, Long Street Cairns Safer Streets 4.00pm - 5.00pm / FREE / Kids 6 - 17 years Youth Yarns Runs weekly on Thursdays until 9 September Mooroobool Hub, Long Street Cairns Safer Streets 7.00pm - 8.00pm / FREE / 12 years + FRIDAY 3 SEPTEMBER Energy Exhibition - showcasing school student artwork Runs until Monday 4 October Tank 4 Gallery, Tanks Arts Centre www.cairnsfest.com.au 7.00pm - 8.00pm / FREE / G The Future Begins Now by Circa Eastern Events Lawn, Cairns Esplanade www.cairnsfest.com.au 7.00pm / FREE / G

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SATURDAY 4 SEPTEMBER

Fitness for All - Active Living Program (North Trinity Beach) Runs weekly on Fridays North Trinity Beach Esplanade E ActiveLiving@cairns.qld.gov.au 9.00am - 10.00am / FREE / G - All ages welcome

Rockwiz LIVE! BYO Rug / Seat Munro Martin Parklands www.cairnsfest.com.au 6.30pm / $80.50 / PG - children under 15 years must be accompanied by an adult

Zumba - Active Living Program (Edmonton) Runs weekly on Fridays Ravizza Park, Edmonton E ActiveLiving@cairns.qld.gov.au 5.30pm -6.30pm / FREE / G - All ages welcome Baby Rhyme Time Runs Weekly on Fridays Smithfield Library www.cairns.qld.gov.au 10.00am - 10.30am / FREE / Babies 2 years and under Tennis Hot Shots Runs weekly on Fridays until 10 September Shang Park, Mooroobool Cairns Safer Streets 3.00pm - 4.00pm / FREE / targeted to 8 - 12 years, open to all ages Running + Walking Runs weekly on Fridays until 10 September Murray Street Park, Manoora Cairns Safer Streets 4.00pm - 5.00pm / FREE / targeted to 8 - 12 years, open to all ages Touch Football Runs on Fridays until 10 September Shang Park, Mooroobool Cairns Safer Streets 5.00pm - 6.00pm / FREE / targeted to 8 - 12 years, open to all ages

The Great Pyramid Race Norman Park, Gordonvale / Walsh’s Pyramid www.pyramidrace.com.au 7.00am / $2.00 - $100.00 donation / G Aqua Aerobics - Active Living Program Runs weekly on Saturdays Cairns Esplanade Lagoon E ActiveLiving@cairns.qld.gov.au 9.00am - 10.00am / FREE / G All ages welcome Saturday Storytime Runs weekly on Saturdays Earlville, Smithfield and City Libraries www.cairns.qld.gov.au 10.00am - 10.30am / FREE / Children 3 - 5 years and their parents / carers Brettacorp Inc. Community Revegetation Days (Treeplanting) Brettacorp Inc. holds community revegetation days on the 1st Saturday of every month.

Find out more and donate at www.brettacorp.org.au FREE / G Jazz Under The Stars Cairns Botanic Gardens www.cairnsfest.com.au 5.30pm - 10.00pm / $15.00 / G SUNDAY 5 SEPTEMBER Father’s Day Happy Father’s Day Dads!

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Carnival on Collins Tanks Arts Centre and Cairns Botanic Gardens www.cairnsfest.com.au 9.00am - 3.00pm / FREE entry / G TARGAfest Fogarty Park www.targa.com.au FREE / G Talk Read Play Sing - City Library Runs weekly on Sundays City Library www.cairns.qld.gov.au 9.30am - 11.30am / FREE / Children 0 - 5 years and their parents / carers Space+Place: Taggin in the Park (OzTag) Runs weekly on Sundays until 12 September Shang Park, Long St, Mooroobool Cairns Safer Streets 5.00pm - 6.00pm / FREE / 6 - 12 years, 13 - 17 years The Sporting Wheelies and Disabled Association’s Cairns Wheelchair Basketball Program Runs Sundays 11.00am for Beginner and Junior training sessions and 1.00pm for the game Cairns Basketball, 289 Aumuller Street Cairns Hoopsnakes 11.00am and 1.00pm / first two sessions for new members are FREE / G Child Protection Week Runs until Saturday 11 September Find events near you on their website childprotectionweek.org.au Heat 2: Passport to Airlie ( Live Music) Skypark Cairns by AJ Hackett, Smithfield

Passport To Airlie, www.airliebeachfestival ofmusic.com.au 12.00pm - 7.00pm / FREE / G Trinity Beach Vibe Festival Vasey Esplanade Rotary Cairns Northern Beaches 11.00am - 5.00pm / $5.00 $35.00 / G Cairns Bon Dance Festival Practice Session Try Bon Dance ahead of the festival on 11 September Fig Tree Playground Cairns Bon Dance Festival 4.00pm - 5.00pm / FREE / G MONDAY 6 SEPTEMBER Laughing Heart Comedy – Stand Up Comedy Runs every Monday The Paramour Cabaret Theatre www.paramourtheatre.com Doors open 6.30pm, show 7.00pm / $8.00 / R 18 + Guided Tour of the Gardens Runs weekly, Monday - Friday (excluding public holidays) Leaving from the Friends House, Flecker Gardens www.botanicfriendscairns.org.au 10.00am / FREE / G Baby Rhyme Time Runs Weekly on Mondays Earlville Library www.cairns.qld.gov.au 10.00am - 10.30am / FREE / Babies 2 years and under and their parents / carers Morning Storytime Runs Weekly on Mondays Manunda Library www.cairns.qld.gov.au 10.00am - 10.30am / FREE / Children 3 - 5 years and their parents / carers

Please check with individual businesses before visiting during these uncertain times.

Afternoon Storytime Runs Weekly on Mondays Manunda Library www.cairns.qld.gov.au 4.00pm - 4.30pm / FREE / Children 3 - 5 years and their parents / carers Games in the Park Murray Street Park, Manoora Cairns Safer Streets 3.30pm - 4.30pm / FREE / targeted to 8 - 12 years, open to all ages Street Soccer Harald Falge Park, Manunda Cairns Safer Streets 3.45pm - 4.45pm / FREE / targeted to 8 - 12 years, open to all ages Youth Gym Manunda Hawks Club House Cairns Safer Streets 4.00pm - 5.00pm / FREE / 12 years + Bouldering - Active Living Class Runs weekly on Mondays Bouldering Park (Cairns Esplanade, near the Kerwin St intersection) www.cairns.qld.gov.au 5.00pm - 6.00pm / FREE / G TUESDAY 7 SEPTEMBER Baby Rhyme Time Runs weekly on Tuesdays Earlville Library www.cairns.qld.gov.au/library 10.00am - 10.30am / FREE / Babies 2 years and under and their parents / carers Morning Storytime Runs weekly on Tuesdays Stratford, Smithfield Libraries www.cairns.qld.gov.au/library 10.00am - 10.30am / FREE / Children 3 - 5 years and their parents / carers Afternoon Storytime Runs weekly on Tuesdays Stratford and Smithfield Libraries

www.cairns.qld.gov.au/library 4.00pm - 4.30pm / FREE / Children 3 - 5 years and their parents / carers Zumba - Active Living Program Runs Weekly on Tuesdays Fogarty Park, Cairns Esplanade E ActiveLiving@cairns.qld.gov.au 5.30pm - 6.30pm / FREE / G All ages welcome Beach Volleyball Active Living Program Runs weekly on Tuesdays Cairns Esplanade Beach Volleyball Court E ActiveLiving@cairns.qld.gov.au 5.30pm - 6.30pm / FREE / G All ages welcome Tropical Babies Yoga Pregnancy Yoga Runs Tuesdays and Thursdays Cairns Birth Collective, Parramatta Park Tropical Babies Yoga, www. tropicalbabiesmidwifery.com.au 5.30pm / $20.00 Street Soccer Cairns West State School, Manunda Cairns Safer Streets 2.30pm - 3.30pm / FREE / targeted to 8 - 12 years, open to all ages Hip Hop Afro Dance Cominos Place Park, Manunda Cairns Safer Streets 3.30pm - 4.30pm / FREE / targeted to 8 - 12 years, open to all ages EDOR (fast-moving, traditional Indigenous game) Shang Park, Mooroobool Cairns Safer Streets 5.00pm - 6.00pm / FREE / targeted to 8 - 12 years, open to all ages

Drawing Green - Michael Pope Residency and Exhibition Runs until 3 October Tanks Art Center www.tanksartscentre.com 8.30am - 4.00pm weekdays, 9.30am - 2.00pm weekends / FREE

SATURDAY 11 SEPTEMBER Bell Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream CPAC www.ticketlink.com.au 8.00pm / $24.00 - $49.00 / PG

R U OK? Day Nationwide www.ruok.org.au

The Chemistry Of Watercolour - Australian Watercolour Muster Art Exhibition Runs until 23 October.

Workshops run 15 - 17 September (Bookings Essential) The Court House Gallery, Cairns City The Court House 10.00am - 4.00pm Tuesday Saturday / FREE

The Great Costume Op Shop Challenge Workshop 2 Edge Hill - Register for more info The Great Op Shop Costume www.createmore.com.au 6.00pm - 8.00pm / $30.00 per team of two

BonDance Traditional Japanese Festival Esplanade Western Events Lawn Cairns Japan Bon Dance Festival 2021 2.00pm - 8.00pm / G

FRIDAY 10 SEPTEMBER

SUNDAY 12 SEPTEMBER

Dinosaur Festival Cairns Runs until 12 September Cairns Showgrounds Dinosaur Festival Australia, cairns.dinofestivalaustralia.com 9.00am - 5.00pm / $15.00 $25.00, children under 2 - FREE /G

Finals Passport to Airlie (Live Music) Skypark Cairns by AJ Hackett, Smithfield Passport To Airlie, www. airliebeachfestivalofmusic.com. au 12.00pm - 7.00pm / FREE / All-ages

THURSDAY 9 SEPTEMBER Cairns Amateurs Carnival Runs until Sunday 11 September Cairns Jockey Club, Cannon Park www.cairnsamateurs.org.au Tickets from $25.00 / G

Bravehearts White Balloon Day Wear white and raise funds for child protection whiteballoonday.com.au

TUESDAY 14 SEPTEMBER

FLICKERFEST Best of Australian Shorts Starry Night Cinema, Cairns Botanic Gardens Starry Night Cinema 8.00pm -10.00pm / $10.00 $40.00 / M 15 +

St Augustine’s College Cerise and Blue Open Night St Augustine’s College, Draper St www.sac.qld.edu.au\events 5.00pm - 7.30pm / FREE / Parents and prospective students

Cairns Amateurs Moulin Rouge Ball Cairns Esplanade Eastern Events Lawn cairnsamateurs.org.au 6.30pm – 12:00am / $290.00 / 18 +

Peace Lutheran College Prep Open Day Kindy to Year 12 Peace Lutheran College www.plc.qld.edu.au 8.45am / FREE / Register online

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SATURDAY 18 SEPTEMBER

Mindful Pregnancy Yoga Runs every Wednesday until 13 October (5 weeks) Dragonfly Zen, Grafton Street, Cairns City Cairns Pregnancy Yoga 5.30pm - 7.00pm / $125.00

Tropical Steampunk 2021 - The gala costume party of the year Tank 3, Tanks Art Center www.ticketlink.com.au 6.30pm / $55.50 / 18 +

The Chemistry Of Watercolour Workshops Runs until 17 September Court Hosue, Cairns City australianwatercolourmuster.com Bookings Essential THURSDAY 16 SEPTEMBER Hamlet, Prince of Skidmark Shakespeare’s classic, made just for kids Runs until 17 September CPAC Theatre www.ticketlink.com.au 6.00pm Thursday, 11.00am Friday / $18.00 - $21.00 / G The Great Costume Op Shop Challenge Workshop 3 Edge Hill - Register for more info The Great Op Shop Costume www.eventbrite.com.au 6.00pm - 8.00pm / $30 per team of two FRIDAY 17 SEPTEMBER Tableland Roller Derby League’s Roller Disco Runs every third Friday Atherton State High School Hall www.whatsontablelands.com.au 7.00 pm - 9.00 pm / $10.00 with skate rental, $5.00 for BYO skates, $30.00 for families / G FINDMYSOULMATE Cairns Singles Night Cairns Colonial Club Resort www.findmysoulmate.net, www.trybooking.com 7.00pm - 10.00pm / $50.00 / 18 + Business and Bubbles Bar36, The Reef Hotel Casino cbwc.org.au/events 5.30pm - 7.30pm / $39.00 $49.00 / 18 + Whitsundays Arts Festival Art Exhibition, Performances, Workshops and Music. Runs until 19 September Fairy Tree Park, Airlie Beach Foreshore www.whitsundaysartsfestival.org Various times / G

School Holiday Treasure Hunt Runs until 3 October Cairns Aquarium www.cairnsaquarium.com.au 9.00am - 5.00pm / $29.00 for children, $44.00 for adults, $36.00 for seniors, and a family pass is $132.00 / G Sugar Cane Crush Festival Mamu Link Park Kenfrost Homes 3.00pm - 6.30pm / G / FREE Keepers In Training at the Cairns ZOOM & Wildlife Dome Also runs on 21, 25, 28 September and 2 October The Reef Hotel Casino www.cairnszoom.com.au 10.00am -11.00am (3 to 7 years old) and 11.00am to 1.00pm (8 to 13 years old) / $40.00 per child SUNDAY 19 SEPTEMBER Cairns Marathon Festival Fogarty Park, Cairns www.cairnsmarathon.com.au Various distances - Kids and Family 2km, 5km, 10km, Half Marathon, Marathon Solo, Marathon Relay (2 or 4 person) / $15.00 - $170.00 / G Northern Lights Chamber Ochestra Performance CPAC Studio www.ticketlink.com.au 3.00pm / $24.00 - $29.50 / G MONDAY 20 SEPTEMBER

With Triple M’s Elliott

DFO Cairns Construction Central Lego - School Holiday Activity, runs until 25 September DFO Cairns DFO Cairns 10.00am - 2.00pm / FREE / G TUESDAY 21 SEPTEMBER Wildlife Habitat Junior Keeper Program Runs until 22 September, and 28 - 28 September Wildlife Habitat www.wildlifehabitat.com.au 11.00am - 3.00pm / $55.00 / 8 14 years, bookings essential Sock Birds with Hayley GIllespie Cairns Art Gallery www.cairnsartgallery.com.au 10.00am - 12.00pm / $21.00 $26.00 / 7 - 12 years Glue and Pastel Drawing with Hayley GIllespie Cairns Art Gallery www.cairnsartgallery.com.au 1.00pm - 3.00pm / $18.00 $21.00 / 5 - 8 years The Young Company Theatre The Secret Life of Toys Runs until 24 September The Young Company Theatre www.theyoungcompany.com.au 9.00am - 3.00pm / $250.00 $290.00 / 5 - 12 year olds WEDNESDAY 22 SEPTEMBER Drawing with Carl Steffan Cairns Art Gallery www.cairnsartgallery.com.au 10.00am - 11.30am / $18.00 $21.00 / 7 - 10 years THURSDAY 23 SEPTEMBER

FRIDAY 24 SEPTEMBER Peter James Farewell Show Stand Up Comedy CPAC Studio www.ticketlink.com.au 8.00pm / $24.30 / MA 15 + SATURDAY 25 SEPTEMBER Jeff Lang, Book Tour An Evening of Words and Music Tanks 5, Tanks Art Centre www.ticketlink.com.au 7.30pm / $30.00 - $35.00 Cardiac Challenge – Cycle Cairns to Cooktown Runs until 27 September www.cardiacchallenge.com.au AquaFest Runs until 26 September Cairns Aquarium www.cairnsaquarium.com.au 9.00am - 5.00pm / $29.00 for children, $44.00 for adults, $36.00 for seniors, and a family pass is $132.00 / G SUNDAY 26 SEPTEMBER The Turtle and the Lamb Trail Run Dinden National Park www.adventuresportnq.info Various distances - 3km Kids Dash, 6km, 19km / FREE for under 12, $20.00 - $35.00 / G MONDAY 27 SEPTEMBER Queensland Ballet Elite Training Series Student Workshop with Queensland Ballet Academy’s Faculty Turning Pointe Studios, 240 Hartley St, Bungalow www.queenslandballet.com.au 8.00am - 5.30pm / $50.00 $130.00 / Ages 9 - 17 years

Musical Adventure Show Runs until 24 September Mount Sheridan Plaza mtsheridanplaza.com.au 10.00am and 11.30am / FREE / G

Lisa Mitchell Tanks 5, Tanks Art Centre www.ticketlink.com.au 7.30pm / $40.70 - $45.50 / PG

Botanical Banners with Hayley Gillespie Cairns Art Gallery www.cairnsartgallery.com.au 10.00am - 11.30am / $18.00 $21.00 / 4 - 7 years

Botanical Drawing with Yixy Ruan Cairns Art Gallery www.cairnsartgallery.com.au 10.00am - 11.30am / $18.00 $21.00 / 7 - 10 years

Roaming Wild Close Animal Encounters Runs until 1 October Mount Sheridan Plaza www.mtsheridanplaza.com.au 9.00am - 2.00pm / FREE / G

Botanical Watercolours with Hayley Gillespie Cairns Art Gallery www.cairnsartgallery.com.au 1.00pm - 3.00pm / $21.00 $26.00 / 8 - 12 years

Botanical Drawing with Yixy Ruan (Youth) Cairns Art Gallery www.cairnsartgallery.com.au 1.00pm - 3.00pm / $21.00 $26.00 / 11 - 14 years

Landscape Painting with a 3D Twist with Hayley Gillespie Cairns Art Gallery www.cairnsartgallery.com.au 10.00am - 11.30am / $18.00 $21.00 / 5 - 8 years

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What’s On MONDAY 27 SEPTEMBER Landscape Painting with a 3D Twist with Hayley Gillespie Cairns Art Gallery www.cairnsartgallery.com.au 1.00pm - 3.00pm / $21.00 $26.00 / 9 - 12 years Mini Putters Place Runs until 3 October DFO Cairns DFO Cairns 11.00am - 2.00pm / FREE / G TUESDAY 28 SEPTEMBER Collaged Wall Hanging with Hayley Gillespie Cairns Art Gallery www.cairnsartgallery.com.au 10.00am - 11.30am / $18.00 $21.00 / 5 - 8 years Hanging Bird Puppet with Hayley Gillespie Cairns Art Gallery www.cairnsartgallery.com.au 1.00pm - 3.30pm / $21.00 $26.00 / 8 - 12 years The Young Company Theatre Night at the Library Runs until 1 October The Young Company Theatre www.theyoungcompany.com.au

9.00am - 3.00pm / $250.00 $290.00 / 5 - 12 years WEDNESDAY 29 SEPTEMBER Wooden Bird Feeder with Joh Schouten Cairns Art Gallery www.cairnsartgallery.com.au 10.00am - 12.30pm / $31.00 $36.00 / 10 - 14 years Wooden Assemblage with Joh Schouten Cairns Art Gallery www.cairnsartgallery.com.au 1.00pm - 2.30pm / $26.00 $31.00 / 7 - 9 years THURSDAY 30 SEPTEMBER Kate Miller-Heidke - Child in Reverse Tour CPAC Theatre www.ticketlink.com.au 7.30pm / Tickets from $89.90 / PG Floral Still-Life Drawing with Yixy Ruan Cairns Art Gallery www.cairnsartgallery.com.au 10.00am - 11.30am / $18.00 $21.00 / 7 - 10 years Floral Still-Life Drawing with Yixy Ruan (Youth) Cairns Art Gallery

Regular Markets

www.cairnsartgallery.com.au 1.00pm - 3.00pm / $21.00 $26.00 / 11 - 14 years FRIDAY 1 OCTOBER Pride Month Starts Runs until 31 October Nationwide Be Kind to Animals Week Runs until 7 October Nationwide bekindtoanimalsweek.org.au , www.edgarsmission.org.au Savannah in the Round Country Music and Camping Festival Runs until 3 October Mareeba, Cairns Hinterland www.savannahintheround.com.au Day passes and camping passes available $30.00 - $268.00 / G SATURDAY 2 OCTOBER Menopause the Musical Runs until 3 October CPAC Theatre www.ticketlink.com.au 7.30pm (Saturday) and 2.00pm, 6.30pm (Sunday) / and 7.30pm / $69.90 / PG SATURDAY 9 OCTOBER Oktoberfest German Club German Club

Rusty's Markets

Holloways Beach Markets

Gordonvale Cottage Markets

Date: Every Friday and Saturday Time: 5.00am - 6.00pm Date: Every Sunday Time: 5.00am - 3.00pm Location: 57 - 89 Grafton St, City

Date: 2nd Sunday of the month Time: 8.00am - 1.00pm Location: Holloways Beachfront

Date: 1st Saturday of the month February to December Time: 7.00am - 12 noon Location: Norman Park, Gordonvale

Palm Cove Markets

Date: 2nd Sunday of the month Time: 9.00am - 3.00pm Location: Mount Sheridan Plaza

Date: 1st Sunday of the month April to November Time: 8.00am – 2.00pm Location: Williams Esplanade

The Market Place Date: 3rd Sunday of the month Time: 9.00am - 2.00pm Location: The Pier Cairns

Malanda Markets Date: 3rd Saturday of the month Time: 7.00am - 12.30pm Location: Malanda Showgrounds

Mossman Community Markets Date: Every Saturday Time: 7.00am - 1.00pm Location: 3 - 5 Foxton Ave, Mossman

Mount Sheridan Plaza Markets

Kuranda Original Rainforest Markets

Cairns Latin American Festival Cairns Brass Cairns Latin American Festival 5.30pm - 11.00pm / FREE for under 4 year olds, $12.00 $22.50 / G Yarrabah Band Festival Jilara Football Oval yarrabahfest.com.au TBC / FREE / G Your Wardrobe Cairns Cairns Showgrounds Your Wardrobe Cairns 9.00am - 1.00pm / FREE entry / G SUNDAY 10 OCTOBER World Mental Health Day Worldwide www.lookafteryourmental healthaustralia.org.au Cairns Colour Frenzy Cairns Esplanade (near Pirate Ship Playground) colourfrenzy.com.au 8.30am / from $5.00 / All ages, friendly dogs welcome TUESDAY 12 OCTOBER Salt House Food & Wine Festival Runs until 17 October Salt House salthousefoodandwine festival.com.au

Time: 4.30pm - 10.30pm Location: 71 - 75 The Esplanade

Port Douglas Markets Date: Every Sunday Time: 7.30am - 1.30pm Location: Market Park

Woree Markets

Date: Open every day excluding Tuesday and Wednesday Time: 9.30am - 3.00pm Location: 7/13 Therwine St

Date: 3rd Sunday of every month Time: 8.00am – 1.00pm Location: Cannon Park Racecourse Car Park

Date: 2nd Sunday of the month Time: 7.00am - 12 noon Location: Archers Creek Rest Area, Kennedy Highway

Kuranda Heritage Markets

Koah Monthly Markets

Atherton Lions Club Indoor Markets

Tolga Markets

The Ravenshoe Lions Archer Creek Markets

Date: 2nd Sunday of the Month Time: 7.00am - 12 noon Location: Merriland Hall (Robert St)

Yungaburra Markets Date: 4th Saturday of the month Time: 7.30am - 12.30pm Location: Bruce Jones Market Grounds

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Date: Open Thursday to Sunday Time: 10.00am - 3.00pm Location: 2 Rob Veivers Dr Date: 1st Sunday of the month Time: 7.30am - 12 noon Location: Morrow Park Racecourse

Herberton Markets Date: 3rd Sunday of the month Time: 7.00am - 12 noon Location: Wondecla Showgrounds

Night Markets Date: Open every day

Date: 1st Saturday of the Month Time: 8.00am – 12 noon Location: Koah Hall, Koah Road

Mareeba Markets Date: Every 2nd and 5th Saturday of the month Time: 7.30am – 12.30pm Location: Mareeba Centenary Park, Byrnes St

Tumoulin Country Markets Date: 4th Sunday of the month Time: 8.00am – 12.00pm Location: Tumoulin Railway Station, Tumoulin Rd

Please check with individual businesses before visiting during these uncertain times.